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Cozy bungalow in the forest

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews
10

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81150 sq ft

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Seward, AK
  • Popular LocationSeward Boat Harbor10 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeward Waterfront Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlaska SeaLife Center13 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy bungalow in the forest

Property Description: Woodland Retreat sits on a large, private lot that it shares with a small 1 bedroom cabin. The property is surrounded by trees and is just a short drive from town. Because the Woodland Retreat borders state land, it feels as though you are the edge of the wilderness, yet it is a very modern and well-appointed home. Fully remodeled with guests in mind, the house is thoughtfully decorated and equipped. After a long day of play in the Seward area, the Retreat offers a comfortable place to relax. Games, books, WiFi and TV with roku box are available for when it’s time to wind down or rest after a busy day. A spacious deck lies off the back of the house, providing a great spot for barbecues and relaxation during the long Alaskan summer evenings.

UPDATE: We have had the pleasure of sharing Woodland Retreat with guests from around the world since December, 2019. This year we decided to expand our offerings by adding a small cabin to the property. We are very excited about this recent endeavor and will be working feverishly throughout the winter/spring of 2023-24 to complete our project. We have updated our septic system in order to meet the increased needs of the property, which means we will also be reseeding our backyard and bringing in a new and improved fire ring. While the cabin work will be done by spring, the yard work cannot take place until May or June (depending on the when the snow melts), so the back yard will be in the early stages of growth during the summer of 2024. We hope you understand and are still pleased with your stay.

NOTE: The cabin and Woodland Retreat do not share parking or outdoor areas with each other and guests should have little to no interaction with unless they wish.

Property manager

Kylee Lambert

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,150 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Cozy Bungalow in the Forest Seward
Cozy Bungalow in the Forest Private vacation home
Cozy Bungalow in the Forest Private vacation home Seward

About the neighborhood

Seward

This vacation home is located in Questa Woods, a neighborhood in Seward, and is in a rural area. Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seward Boat Harbor and Grayling Lake Trailhead. Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor - 10 min drive
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 11 min drive
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 12 min drive
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 13 min drive
  • Kenai Fjords National Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Thai Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Highliner Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Resurrect Art Coffee House Gallery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy bungalow in the forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy bungalow in the forest?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy bungalow in the forest?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy bungalow in the forest located?

Located in Questa Woods, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chugach National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Seward Boat Harbor and Seward Waterfront Park. Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keisha J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
This little cabin was perfect for our short stay in Seward. The location was great; nice, quiet, and cozy. The cabin was stocked well and very clean. Communication between us and the property owners was seamless. I would highly recommend this cabin if you're looking for a place to stay while you visit the Seward area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Hartford, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Moose in Yard!
Simple wooded home, and had a local moose and calf decide to spend the night in the backyard. In the a.m. they were still there, eating and lounging about. So incredible to see!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Perfect location and great house! Had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karalyn V., Cincinnati,. Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!
What a cute house!! Had everything we needed. Loved the location. We were only about 10 minutes from seward. It was great to be out of the craziness of the town!! We did the resserection bay boat tour. It was awesome! Also panned for gold. That was fun as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seward Neighborhood Stay
We enjoyed our stay here with easy access to Seward and Exit Glacier. Very clean and everything we needed provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage!
Very clean,comfortable,great location. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marnie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for longer stay
Stayed for 6 days for work with staff. Wonderful for this purpose. Very clean and comfortable. Space allowed for study sessions in the evenings following training. Hosts were extremely responsive, easy check in, beautiful and quiet nieghborhood...not walkable to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

DanaLyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good set up
Number of beds worked out great. Good sized kitchen and living area. Quilts were beautiful. The small bathroom tub faucet handle needs fixed. Take slippers if you go in the winter- floors are chilly. Getting in the driveway was a challenge during spring break up for one of our vehicles. Convenient location for Seward activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin for a Seward getaway!
The cabin was spacious for all 5 of us and had all the amenities you would need. Location was just 5 minutes to Seward and easy to get to!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B., Everett

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend!
Came to Seward for the Lost Lake Run, this was an excellent location, plenty of room for us! The cabin was clean and kitchen was well equipped. Will definitely stay here again when in Steward!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This was a great location if you are looking to explore Seward and the Kenai Fjords NP. Very close to all. The property was clean and cozy and the owner was very responsive to our questions. The only downside to this property was that is was not very well provisioned with some of the basics that we have come to expect with VRBO properties - coffee creamer, sugar, salt and pepper, tissues and cleaning spray, for example. We still very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Very, very nice, clean, cozy cabin! Close to Seward. Much better way to relax after a full day than spending time in a hotel. Hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mollie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin in the woods
Beautiful property to stay at in the woods. Really close to what you need, while also giving the appearance of solitude and nature. The cabin was well finished, plenty of space for the 7 of us, and gosh we loved the backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
cottage in the woods
There were a couple of concerns; no tongs for handling bacon, shortage of large bowls for salads, no bathmat (almost slipped in the tub), handrail outside is loose, shortage of hand towels, and lack of paper towels and tissues. There were 4 adults, retired and slightly needy our level of comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

DeeAnn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was very comfortable and fully equipped for 6 people. The house was clean and comfortable and was just a short drive away from downtown Seward. We really enjoyed having a fire in the backyard. Communication with the host was great which made checking in/out very easy. I would HIGHLY recommend this house to anyone coming to Seward
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, perfect house
Was in Alaska for daughter’s wedding in Seward. Wanted a location close enough to help with wedding plans but private. Questa woods was that, tucked away from “busy” area but minutes from venue (Windsong) and town. House was perfect size for four of us. Had our own rooms and didn’t feel we were on top of each other in kitchen/living room. Well furnished, comfortable beds and sofa/chairs. Wooded, quiet, private yard. Will hopefully return to AK some day and would stay at QW again. Thanks for sharing your home with us
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place
Nice cozy place. It was clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seward stay
We really enjoyed staying at Questa Woods. It is a great base for exploring the area around Seward. The house is very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Alaskan Cabin
This property is in an amazing location. Surrounded by mountains and trees, it feels very secluded. However it is in a neighborhood, and there are houses on either side. There's lot of trees between giving good privacy. What we didn't expect was the snow, we went the second week in May and there was quite a bit of snow on the ground. Our kids had a great time playing in it as they hardly ever see snow in Arizona. Would have been nice if the back walkway to the fire pit had been shoveled though. The house is super cozy, we never really felt cold in there. The house was very clean and spacious. Plenty of room for our family of 7 to be comfortable for over a week. We had an amazing experience in Seward and this cozy cabin worked very well for our needs
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ada M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house!
My friends and I stayed here and absolutely loved it! The neighborhood was quiet and beautiful, the house was very comfortable and fully equipped to allow us to cook meals for 6 people. The house was clean and comfortable and was just a short drive away from downtown Seward. We really enjoyed walks around the scenic neighborhood and all that Seward had to offer. Communication with the host was great which made checking in/out very easy. I would HIGHLY recommend this house to anyone coming to Seward
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We had a wonderful time and the owner was very accomodating. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Super clean! Sleeping space and dining, living room, outdoor seating for eight. Enjoyed the grassy backyard with fire pit. Appreciated the snacks and beverages provided by the owner. Took advantage of the left behind condiments, spices, cleaning supplies and paper products. Need a vehicle to see Seward sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Barbara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woodland retreat
Nice house which worked great for our group of 5. A few minor issues; closet doors off the track and had hard time with shower in the one bathroom. Overall a good place to stay and not far from Seward.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful place to stay! Very clean with lots of extras!
Would definitely recommend this property of anyone visiting the area. Property was very clean and well stocked with everything you could need. Owner had many extras including snacks and coffee to make stay more enjoyable and a book full of information and recommendations about the area. Property was conveniently located to many activities in the area and then provided a great place to relax and enjoy family time after a busy day exploring Alaska! Loved our trip and our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely will stay again
Nice cozy cottage like house close to town but far enough away from town. House was clean, roomy for the 6 of us and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

General property information

Check-In Time
5:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Seward
Structure Type
Private vacation home